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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,162.40, 302,725.20 and 149,285.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,162.40, 302,725.20 and 149,285.60 is: 223,545.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,162.40 : 302,725.20 = 149,285.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,162.40/302,725.20 = 149,285.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,162.40x = 302,725.20 × 149,285.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,162.40x = 45,192,513,117.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,192,513,117.12/202,162.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,545.59

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